10 Things to Consider When Creating your Home Office

Creating a dedicated professional environment within your home may be becoming increasingly popular, with over 4 million people in the UK working from home, but it is something that is worth considering carefully. The layout and design of your home office can affect your every day productivity, so it could be beneficial to engage an expert to help you design your working environment.

When we’re comfortable, we tend to be more productive. Temperature and lighting are factors that can affect our moods, so you may wish to consider the position of radiators and windows for both practical and comfort purposes.

Here are ten things to consider before committing to your office’s design:

1. Natural Light

It’s a good idea to situate your desk near a window to make the most of the daylight. This not only brightens up your office space but also helps keep you feeling more focused and relaxed.

2. Your Seating Position

Once your desk is installed, your seating position will be a permanent office fixture, therefore, take the time to find the perfect spot. Do you want to look out into the room, face the door for visitors or be able to gaze out of the window?

3. Comfort

For many of us, being comfortable can help us be more productive. Temperature and lighting are both factors that can affect our moods, so you might want to consider the position of radiators and windows for both practical and comfort purposes.

4. Professional Ambience

Will you be the only person using your office or do you expect frequent visitors? Would you like to personalise your space or opt for a clean, minimalist design? These questions will help you choose between a simple and functional space or one that’s designed to impress.

5. Technology

Technology is a must for every working day, but lots of gadgets can make your space feel cluttered. Try to designate a practical place for everything you need, including your printer, scanner and desktop computer.

6. Filing and Storage Solutions

After a long day’s work, the last thing you’ll want to be thinking about is tidying up your office. Built in cupboard space and cabinets not only allow for easy organisation but can help keep your office neat as well.

7. Sharing your Space

If you are sharing your home office then you will need to consider the needs of everyone using that space. Ensure there is adequate comfortable seating, plenty of desk space and storage solutions to suit all.

8. The Look and Feel

This is all down to your own personal tastes and professional requirements. Do you want a family friendly study or a traditional boardroom feel?

9. Traditional or Contemporary

Personalising your home office is  a key benefit of working from home! If you’re going to spend a lot of your time in one room, you’ll want to enjoy being there. Think about the style you want, as well as the colour, character and finish of your furniture.

10. Part of your Home

Do you want a home study that beautifully blends into the style of your home or do you want one with a personality of its own? It’s your space and your choice so choose what works best for you.

 

If you have any questions or ideas about your own home office, or would like some input from a local Strachan designer, we’re always happy to help. Simply order a brochure or request a design consultation to start working from home in style.